Valentines dinner for two: Herbed rack of lamb and sautéed potatoes

Serving size: Serves 2
Cooking time: Less than 60 minutes
Course: Main
Favourite flavours: Lamb, Salad

Not sure what to cook for your love on Valentines Day? Try this delicious main course for two...

INGREDIENTS

2 x 3-cutlet lamb racks, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 teaspoons chopped rosemary leaves

Asparagus and tomato salad:
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, blanched
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Sautéed potatoes:
250g potatoes, washed, unpeeled
20g butter
1 tablespoon olive oil

METHOD

Preheat oven to hot, 200°C.
In a bowl, combine lamb, oil and herbs. Season to taste. Toss to coat lamb.
Place lamb on a wire rack in a baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until cooked to taste.
Asparagus and tomato salad: In a bowl, combine asparagus, tomato and onion. Drizzle with combined oil and vinegar and toss well. Serve with lamb and Sautéed Potatoes.

Sautéed potatoes:

Cut potatoes into 1cm-thick slices. In a non-stick frying pan heat butter and oil together on medium until bubbling.
Cook potatoes, covered, for 6-8 minutes until browned lightly. Reduce heat.
Cook, uncovered, for a further 10 minutes, until tender and golden, turning. Drain on paper towel. Season to taste.

And for dessert? Try our recipe for Chocolate heart panna cotta.

For more Valentines recipes for two, see this week's Woman's Day (on sale February 2).

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